The 4th of July here in America has come and gone. The fireworks are done and the smoke has cleared. Oh boy! And now we get to relax. I don't know about anyone else, but with having to travel four hours to vist my folks, eating out at busy restaurants, watching the fireworks and the soldier show on the military base, hitting the holiday sales at the mall, dealing with family, and driving four hours back, I am worn out!
So what is the first thing you do when you get home and finally have some time to unwind after the holiday?
Here are a few great post-holiday recovery creations you can make. Some of these, you can prepare before the holiday and have them ready for when you get home, though be careful to remember that any scrub or mask that contains fruits, vegetables, or animal products like milk or eggs, will have a shelf-life and could go bad if left too long without use. It may even need to be refrigerated.
Quick and Easy Salt Scrub
1/4 cup course pickling salt or kosher salt (or Turbinado sugar if you have sensitive skin)1/4 cup baby oil or mineral oil
1 tsp dried tea leaves
1 tsp dried mint
4-5 drops mint extract
Mix this together in a jar with a lid. The salt or sugar may settle some, which is okay. Just mix the scrub with a spoon before use. The mint will refresh you while the salt or sugar gently exfoliates your skin. Feel free to try other things into the scrub, such as honey, vanilla extract, and any sort of essential oils. Almond oil, coconut oil or other oils could be substituted for the baby or mineral oil. Just try some things until you have a mixture that speaks to you. If you are using the above recipe, you can prepare it before you leave for the holidays, since none of the ingredients will go bad.
Check out Make Your Cosmetics for some more great ideas!
Joe's "Skittles Drink"
My boyfriend who is a connoisseur of alcohol, devised this wonderful drink he dubs "Skittles" because it tastes just like skittles. He also claims it is a liquid panty remover, but I call shenanigans. At any rate, it is very tasty and great for relaxing during your post-holiday recovery.
1 part raspberry vodka
1 part sweet & sour mix
2 parts sprite
Cherry to garnish
Etsy Feature Products for Post-Holiday Relaxation!
Now that you've had a relaxing hot shower with your scrub and a few drinks, why not check out a few items from Etsy to help you relax!
Check out the scented and uncented eye pillows from jodikay.
Fizzy bath bombs by myotherprincess
Legal Highs Herbal Tea/Relaxing Smoke by NOTWeeds is also an interesting item for those of you who smoke or drink tea. :)
